Tourist Visa for In-Laws. One more case.

[qwerk 1]

Dear VJ'ers,

I know that similar topics are being created every day, yet everybody's case is slightly different. Could you please provide some of your opinions on mine?

My wife came here on K-1 from China and we are currently in AOS stage waiting on Green Card (NPIW). We are expecting a baby sometime in March and she really wants her mother to be here with her for a couple of months after she gives birth (I'm sure you, Chinese married folk, will understand). Her dad also wanted to come visit since he has never been in US, and first grandchild from the only daughter is kind of a big deal for everybody.

They are both retired. They live and own an apartment in one of the biggest cities. They should be able to show sufficient funds to cover the trip and more. From our side we have obtained a letter from our OBGYN that my wife is expecting a baby with estimated delivery date in March (just in case).

What are the chances for both of them to get a visa? Is the reason good enough and letter of any use? If only her mom comes and dad stays back - will it increase visa chances for her mom and by how much?

We are trying to decide what to do at the moment. Have them both apply or only one, etc. Any advice/insight/opinion are really needed and appreciated.

Thanks!

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Believe it or not, I've heard of grand parents to be being rejected at POE bragging about going to see their new grand baby and helping out. This is frowned upon as it is seen as taking possible work away from a USC.

They need to show ample ties to their home country and prove without reasonable doubt that they'll return.

[Boiler 47,456]

I would be hard pressed to remember a case where the question of why someone wanted to come was an issue.

Chances if they do no apply is nil.

[Pitaya 2,577]

They would have to prove to the satisfaction of the US consular official that they have significant ties to China such that she would return to China after her US visit is completed. Such ties could include, property, house ownership, current stable employment, etc. Each visitor visa applicant is presumed to have immigration intent, and must prove that they are not trying to immigrate to the US. A letter from a doctor or any other invitation-type letter would likely have no positive effect on the visitor visa approval.

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[qwerk 1]

Would apartment be enough for retired?

[qwerk 1]

Would apartment be enough for retired?

Also, they get a pretty sizable retirement. Can anybody share similar case real-life examples?

[MacUK 983]

There is no set level of evidence for reasons to return.

Right or wrong it's all down to the interviewer on the day if they believe the applicant will return or not.

All they can do is apply for the visa, go to the interview and be honest when answering the questions.

Then it's all up to the CO who's dealing with them, no-one here can predict if they'll be successful or not.

The only guarantee when it comes to tourist visas is that if you don't apply then you have zero chance.